Foundational People Leadership Skills That Prevent Problems and Reduce Risk Most managers are promoted for their technical ability, not for their people leadership skills. HR Essentials for Managers and Supervisors provides the critical knowledge leaders need to confidently manage day-to-day employee issues before they escalate into bigger problems or HR crises. This practical training clarifies the manager’s role in setting expectations, addressing performance and behavior issues early, documenting appropriately, and partnering effectively with HR. Participants learn what HR is and what it is not, allowing them to stop viewing HR as a last resort and start using it as a proactive resource. Click "i" below for more information and a PREVIEW.
PREVIEW - HR Essentials for Managers and Supervisors (2).pdf
Through real-world scenarios, guided discussion, and actionable best practices, managers gain confidence in handling common but high-risk situations such as attendance issues, performance concerns, consistency challenges, and employee complaints. The training clearly distinguishes between coaching and corrective action, explains when documentation is required, and highlights situations that must always be escalated to HR .
This session emphasizes prevention over reaction, helping managers build trust, credibility, and consistency while protecting both employees and the organization.
Ideal for:
New and experienced managers and supervisors
Frontline leaders and team leads
Organizations seeking to reduce risk and improve manager effectiveness
Key Outcomes:
Clear understanding of manager and HR responsibilities
Stronger expectation-setting that drives performance
Confidence in documentation, coaching, and corrective action
Improved consistency, fairness, and communication
Earlier, more effective partnership with HR
Strong managers do not avoid HR issues. They prevent them. This training equips leaders with the tools to do exactly that.